CD/MP3/WMA mode
Basic information
This car sound system can be used to play audio
CDs (CDDA) and CD-R/RWs with audio, MP3 or
WMA fi les.
Risk of severe damage to the CD
drive!
Noncircular contoured CDs (shape CDs)
and CDs with a diameter of 8 cm (mini
CDs) must not be used.
We accept no responsibility for any damage to the
CD drive that may occur as a result of the use of
unsuitable CDs.
Notes:
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To ensure proper functioning, use only CDs
with the Compact-Disc logo.
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Blaupunkt cannot guarantee the fl awless
function of copy-protected CDs and all CD
blanks available on the market.
Note the following information when preparing
an MP3/WMA data carrier:
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Naming of tracks and directories:
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Max. 16 characters (CD) incl. the fi le exten-
sion ".mp3" or ".wma" (if more characters
are used, the number of tracks and folders
that are recognisable by the car sound sys-
tem is reduced)
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No umlauts or special characters
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CD formats: Audio CD (CDDA), CD-R/RW,
Ø: 12 cm
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CD data formats: ISO 9669 Level 1 and 2,
Joliet
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CD burn speed: Max. 16x (recommended)
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File extension of audio fi les:
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.MP3 for MP3 fi les
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.WMA for WMA fi les
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WMA fi les only without Digital Rights Manage-
ment (DRM) and created with Windows Media
Player version 8 or later
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MP3 ID3 tags: Version 1 and 2
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Bitrate for creating audio fi les:
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MP3: 32 to 320 kbps
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WMA: 32 to 192 kbps
Changing to CD/MP3/WMA mode
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Press the SRC button
desired audio source is displayed:
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"CD": Inserted CD.
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"MP3": Inserted CD that has already been
recognised as MP3 CD.
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"AUX": Connected external audio source.
Notes:
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The respective audio source can be select-
ed only if a corresponding CD is inserted or
a corresponding device is connected.
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If the car sound system fi rst has to read
the data of a connected device or data car-
rier before the playback, the display shows
"READING". For large data volumes, this
may take up to 1 minute. If the device or
data carrier is defective or the transferred
data cannot be played back, a corre-
sponding message appears on the display
("CD ERROR").
Inserting a CD
Note:
You must not hinder or assist the drive as it
automatically draws in the CD.
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Insert the CD with its printed side up into the
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CD tray
until you feel a slight resistance.
The CD is automatically pulled in and its data
are checked (the display shows "READING"
during this time). Afterwards, the playback
starts in CD or MP3 mode. If a CD is inserted,
the display shows the CD symbol.
Note:
If the inserted CD cannot be played back, "CD
ERROR" is briefl y displayed and the CD is auto-
matically ejected after approx. 2 seconds.
CD/MP3/WMA mode
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repeatedly until the
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